A CONCERT that previously celebrated the end of a decade of tree planting at Harmony Woods in Andover will be taking place once again - and participants are needed.

Andover Trees United has announced a highly-anticipated event: The Voices in Harmony Legacy Concert.

A testament to the enduring power of music to connect generations and an echoing of how nature connects us all, the concert is an event not to be missed.

Voices in Harmony was one of four, large, funded projects ran in the summer of 2022 to celebrate the end of a decade of tree planting and the involvement of 10,000 children in planting Harmony Woods.

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Andover Advertiser: Andover Trees United volunteersConsisting of a series of musical workshops held over the spring and summer, the project culminated in two special performances in the woods and included new Tree Shanty compositions by the late Paul Sartin and Jackie Oates, words written by members of the community who attended ‘tree music’ events with sound artist Justin Wiggan.

The charity is calling on all past participants, volunteers, supporters, and anyone who believes in the power of music and community to come together once again. By joining forces to ensure that Voices in Harmony leaves a lasting impact on the community and continues to inspire future generations.

This year the performance will be in Harmony Woods on the Saturday, June 15, but the charity needs voices to help make it happen.

Acclaimed folk musician Jackie Oates will be holding a workshop, rehearsal and performing at the concert. 

The workshop will be held at The Bridge, in Bridge Street, Andover, on Saturday, June 1 from 10am to 1pm.

The performance rehearsal will be held at The Cabin found in Harmony Woods on Friday, June 14th 6pm to 7pm for youngsters and 7pm to 8.30pm for adults

There will be a small fee to take part to cover costs which will be £5 per person or for under 16s £2 (this cost includes the workshop, rehearsal and performance).

A nature trail will be open from 1.30pm till 4.30pm on the day of the concert (except during the performance) and will showcase the beautiful wild spaces within the woods.

There will be time for a picnic in the woods between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, with the woodland concert to follow (2.30pm till 3.30pm).

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A pop-up intergenerational community choir will perform traditional folk songs and the newly-composed (2022) Memory Tree Shanties, inspired by the trees in Harmony Woods. This will be followed by afternoon tea, included in the ticket price, from 3.30pm till 4.30pm.

Tickets for the concert for others costs £10 per person, under 12s can enter for free (£3 if staying for afternoon tea).

Contact terri.forbes@andovertrees.org.uk to book.